build-links
Installation
Summary
Design and execute a targeted link acquisition campaign with prospect scoring and outreach strategy.
- Diagnose which authority dimension is weakest (citation, identity, trust, or eminence) to prioritize the right strategy and maximize impact
- Choose from three tiers of tactics: high-authority scalable approaches (original research, tools, comprehensive guides), targeted relationship-based methods (guest posting, resource pages, broken link building), and community/PR channels
- Score each link prospect using a six-factor Link Quality Score (domain authority, topical relevance, traffic, position, anchor text, follow status) to focus outreach on high-value opportunities
- Personalize outreach with specific hooks and value propositions; expect 5-15% response rates and 1-5 links per 100 emails from cold outreach
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Build Links
Design a targeted link acquisition campaign using asset mapping, prospect scoring, and outreach sequence design.
Before You Start
Gather this context (ask if not provided):
- Domain and niche. What site needs links? What industry?
- Current backlink profile. Any idea of current referring domains count, domain rating/authority?
- Linkable assets. Does the site have: original research, tools, data, infographics, comprehensive guides?
- Budget and resources. Can the team invest in content creation, outreach tools, or PR?
- Constraints. Industries with strict link building ethics (finance, health) need extra caution.
Domain Profile Diagnosis
Before choosing a strategy, diagnose which dimension of authority is weakest. This determines where link building effort will have the most impact:
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